“Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.” (v. 9)

Hebrews 4 is filled with sweet truths.

It tells us of Jesus, our High Priest, who sympathizes with us. It assures us that we are not abandoned to temptation, because He was tempted, and He prevailed for us. It tells us that the Word of God is alive, that the judgment of God is just, and that the Son of God has made the way for us.

But which is the sweetest truth of Hebrews 4?

The rest.

You can rest, in Christ. You find rest in Him, by faith. He has finished the work, so that His people would be the ultimate Sabbath people.

The entire promise pattern is filled full in Christ. What was glimpsed on Sabbath days and hoped for in the Promised Land is given, ultimately and perfectly and eternally, in the One who put works to bed for good. Now we, who receive His grace and His mercy by faith, can rest.

Rest in Jesus’ goodness.

Rest in Jesus’ gift.

Rest in Jesus, who welcomes us into His glorious presence, through no work of our own.

Rest, knowing that we are secure in Him.

No other religion gives you rest, because every other religion is made up. But we rest, for Christ has finished the work, and we are His.

That’s a sweet truth.

— Tyler